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Dortmund to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Rotterdam takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 26m
Duration
254 km
Distance
€49
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
3h 53m
€28–95

Dortmund to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dortmund and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 254 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 53m.

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